Recognized as One of the Nation’s Leading Law Firms

schmidt-firm-sign1 The Schmidt Firm PLLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading plaintiff’s law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. The Firm, over the years, has handled many types of cases including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and transportation accidents. The Firm currently handles cases primarily in the areas of Mass Tort drug litigation, catastrophic trucking accidents, and wrongful death cases.

Attorney CL Mike Schmidt has been practicing law for 50 years. Starting as a defense lawyer and moving to the Plaintiff’s side around 1990, he has a full understanding of both sides of the legal spectrum. He has received a long list of honors and is Board Certified in Civil and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ law firms and handles cases in all 50 states. We are very proud of our legal achievements, but equally self-respecting of our firm’s reputation for providing personal attention to each and every client we represent.

No matter what type of case you have, you may contact us with confidence by filling out the email contact form by clicking here or calling us directly by dialing toll free 24 hrs/day (866) 920-0753.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC has focused its practice on the representation of plaintiffs involved in both traditional personal injury and wrongful death litigation – involving medical malpractice, transportation accidents and nursing home abuse – as well as mass tort and toxic tort litigation – involving defective or dangerous pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic substances like Benzene and Asbestos. The Firm has also handled a large number of business cases, for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as built one of the nations most preeminent Oil & Gas litigation practices.

Zoox Accident Lawsuit

Zoox is a self-driving robotaxi that has been in several accidents in Las Vegas and San Francisco, which raises safety concerns and legal issues in Zoox accident lawsuits. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Zoox...

Fieldsheer Heated Sock Lawsuit

Fieldsheer recalled about 45,000 heated socks that can overheat and cause burn injuries, blisters, and severe pain. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Heated Sock burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned by...

Member’s Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit Lawsuit

Member's Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit variety-packs were recalled at Sam's Club due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Member's Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit food poisoning cases in all 50...

Cosco Kitchen Step-Stool Lawsuit

Dorel recalled 302,000 Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Step-Stools after 2 children fell and suffered head injuries when the safety bar broke or detached. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Cosco Kitchen Step-Stool injury cases in...

Self-Driving Truck Accident Lawsuit

Self-driving trucks are now on the highways of Texas and other states, which raises safety concerns and legal issues if people are injured in truck accidents. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Self-Driving Truck...

iStore Power Bank Lawsuit

Thousands of iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks were recalled after reports of fires, explosions, burn injuries, and $15,000 in property damage. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting iStore Power Bank induced injury...

Walmart Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

Lawsuits have been filed against Walmart by people who were burned when the lid exploded off a Farberware Pressure Cooker, ejecting scalding-hot food and liquid. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Walmart Pressure...

Tabletop Fire Pit Accident Severely Burns Teen Girl

July 29, 2025 — An 18-year-old girl from California has been left with severe burns on her face and body after a tragic tabletop fire pit accident. The young woman agreed to talk about her injuries to raise awareness. According to ABC 7 News: "We were making s'mores...

HydroTech Garden Hose Lawsuit

Millions of "burst proof" HydroTech Garden Hoses were recalled after dozens of people were injured when it burst. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting HydroTech Garden Hose induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or...

Frigidaire Mini Fridge Fire Lawsuit

Walmart and other stores recalled 634,000 desktop Frigidaire Mini Fridges after fires caused $700,000 in damage. What You Can Do & How We Can Help The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Frigidaire Mini Fridge fire and burn injury cases in all 50 states. If...

Below is a partial list of the awards and recognition that the attorneys / lawyers at our law firm have been awarded with, as well as a list of professional memberships.

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC Awards and Recognition 2025

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AV® Peer Review Rated Law Firm – An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.

LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability 2025

Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Lawdragon Top 500 Leading
Lawyers in America
“Presidents Club”
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
American College of Trial Lawyers
International Academy of
Trial Lawyers
International Society of Barristers